When planning permission is granted we are entitled to ask developers to pay for some of the infrastructure or other needs that their development generates. In general, there are two main mechanisms for doing this:

  • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
  • Section 106 Planning Contributions

Torbay Council commenced charging CIL on Thursday 1 June 2017

CIL is a non-negotiable charge on certain types of development. It is charged at different rates dependent on the proposal and its location within Torbay. We are charging CIL for the following development:

  1. New dwellings
  2. Larger out-of-town/district centre retail and food and drink developments

The majority of planning applications will require a ‘Planning Application Additional Information Requirement form’ to be submitted, so that we can assess if you need to pay CIL. Those applications which do not need to submit this form are: Householder Applications, Listed Building Consents and Conservation Area consents. Additional Information Requirements Guidance is also available. Further information is available via the Planning Portal.

CIL Fact-sheet and Charging Schedule:

The Planning Contributions and Affordable Housing SPD sets out our approach to Section 106 planning contributions.  It provides additional detail to deliver the Local Plan. It was adopted by Council on 2 February 2017. The SPD is available below.

Planning Contribution and Affordable Housing SPD
Supplementary Planning Document February 2017
Planning Contributions and Affordable Housing Adoption Statement
Adoption Statement

Contact Strategic Planning

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